APAC Occupational Health Lead (MedTech)

Location: Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan; hybrid work. The role includes 10–20% domestic or regional travel and supports occupational health programs across Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore.

Company

Johnson & Johnson MedTech develops healthcare and medical device solutions, with this role supporting DePuy Synthes occupational health operations.

What you will do

• Lead APAC occupational health strategy, programs, and services in line with global standards and local regulations.
• Manage occupational health vendors, healthcare providers, relationships, and contracts.
• Advise leaders on occupational health, employee well-being, workplace risks, and prevention programs.
• Partner with EHS, facilities, HR, and business leaders to assess and mitigate health risks.
• Oversee medical surveillance, psychosocial risk assessments, reporting, documentation, injury and illness management, return-to-work, and workplace accommodation programs.
• Analyze occupational health trends and contribute to regional and global health, well-being, crisis management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Occupational Health, Public Health, or a related field.
• 6–8 years of experience in occupational health, employee health, or a related area.
• Experience leading or coordinating occupational health programs at site or country level.
• Strong knowledge of occupational health regulations and best practices in Japan and APAC, plus analytical, risk assessment, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with HR, EHS, facilities, and business leaders in a matrixed organization.
• Japanese and English proficiency are required.

Nice to have

• Professional qualification or additional training in Occupational Health, Public Health, or a related discipline.
• Occupational Health Nurse or equivalent certification.
• Experience in manufacturing, regulated, healthcare, medical device, or life sciences environments.
• Experience managing external occupational health vendors or supporting regional operating models and program harmonization.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in an inclusive environment guided by the company’s Credo.
• Collaborate across regional and global healthcare operations.
• Support employee health, safety, well-being, and business continuity in regulated manufacturing and corporate settings.
• The position is expected to transition to DePuy Synthes following the planned separation of the Orthopaedics business, subject to legal and regulatory conditions.